Orange-Pecan Cookies

If you are looking for a cookie that's lower in calories than your favorite chocolate chip recipe, whip up a batch of these palate-pleasing bites from pastry chef Heather Norkin. They're easy to make, and almost all of the fat is the heart-friendly unsaturated kind, from the pecans.

Serves 16 cookies

Nutrition per serving

Nutrition per serving

130 calories per 2 cookies

9.7 g fat (0.8 g saturated)

9.9 g carbs

1.3 g fiber

1.7 g protein

8 items or less

Low carb

INGREDIENTS

1 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1 teaspoon orange extract

1 egg white, lightly beaten

Canola-oil cooking spray

Powdered sugar (optional)

PREPARATION

Pulse pecans and sugar in a food processor into a sandlike texture. Transfer to a bowl and stir in zest and extract. Slowly stir in egg white until a thin dough forms. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350°. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Measure 16 heaping teaspoonsful of dough and roll each into a ball. Place balls on sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.